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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 331 bus

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    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Park Ridgetrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    2h 37m
    $7–10

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    3h 1m
    $9–12

  3. Line 550 bus, bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    3h 2m
    $7–13

  4. Drive 44.9 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 44.9 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 44.9 mi
    1h 7m
    $140–170

Crystal Lake to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, and foot

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 3h 2m.

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